“Chikawa” Movie: Penlight Cheer Screenings to Be Held at 7 Theaters Nationwide on September 23!

A “Let’s Make It Happen!! Cheer Screening” featuring automated penlight effects for the movie *Chiikawa: The Secret of the Mermaid Island* will be held simultaneously at seven TOHO Cinemas theaters on September 23, 2026.

This special screening features special glow sticks that change color in sync with the film, allowing audience members to cheer along. It will be held only once, starting at 7:00 PM, at 7 theaters across 5 prefectures.

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Chiikawa the Movie Event Overview for “Make It Happen!! Cheer Screening with Automated Glow Stick Effects”

TOHO Cinemas has announced the “Let’s Make It Happen!! Cheer-Along Screening with Automated Penlight Effects.” The event will take place during the 7:00 PM showing on September 23, 2026, with simultaneous screenings at 7 theaters across 5 prefectures nationwide.

This film is the first theatrical adaptation of the manga *Chiikawa*, serialized by Nagano-sensei on X, and brings the “Siren Arc” to the big screen. It was released on July 24, 2026, and by August 23—31 days after its release—it had grossed 11 billion yen and and 7.66 million admissions by August 23, 31 days after its release.

©Nagano / 2026 “Chiikawa the Movie” Production Committee

Additionally, the “Make It Happen!! Cheering Screening” announced at the same time will be held at the same seven theaters starting at 19:00 on September 11, and 4DX screenings have also begun as of September 5.

Details of the “Make It Happen!! Cheering Screening” for the Chikawa Movie

These screenings will be special events where audience members are permitted to bring glow sticks or penlights and cheer aloud. Audiences can enjoy the film by cheering on the hard-working Chikawa characters and joining in with the Siren’s song.

The show features automated penlight effects, so the color of the lights in the audience changes to match the characters’ actions and appearances.

*Please note that this screening is not suitable for those who wish to watch the film in silence; please be aware of this before purchasing tickets.
* If excessive behavior that disturbs others is observed, the screening may be suspended.

Automatic Penlights for the “Support Screenings” of the movie “Chiikawa”

Automatic penlights are special items that light up in sync with the film’s audio. They can be purchased in advance on TOHO ENTERTAINMENT ONLINE and will also be sold at participating theaters on the day of the screening, but quantities are limited.

・Automatically Controlled Penlight Sales Page

You may enter the venue even if you do not have a penlight, and you may also bring your own commercially available glow sticks or penlights.

*The sound-synchronized effects of the automatically controlled glow sticks include flashing lights. Viewers who are sensitive to light should exercise caution during the screening.
*When using the automatically controlled glow sticks, please be considerate of other viewers so as not to disturb their experience.

Theaters Hosting the “Cheer Screening” for the Movie “Chiikawa”

The event will be held at 7 theaters across 5 prefectures, from Hokkaido to Fukuoka. In Tokyo, the event will take place at 3 theaters: Hibiya, Shinjuku, and Ikebukuro.

*Information on screening screens and other details for each theater is available on the respective theater’s event page.

Tickets and Prices for the “Support Screening” of the Movie “Chiikawa”

Tickets went on sale via PC and smartphone starting at 12:00 AM on September 2, 2026 (= 12:00 AM on September 1) on each theater’s website. Tickets will be available at the theater box office starting when the theater opens on September 2.

*Early bird sales for TOHO-ONE members are not available.
*Only those who have purchased tickets for the specific screening designated for the event may participate in the event.
*Purchasing or transferring tickets for the purpose of resale is prohibited.

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the “Chikawa” Movie “Penlight Cheer Screening”

When will it take place?

The screening starting at 7:00 PM on September 23, 2026. It will be held simultaneously at 7 theaters across 5 prefectures nationwide, and will be the only screening on that day.

Do I need to have a glow stick to enter?

You can enter even without an automatically controlled glow stick. You may also bring commercially available glow sticks or flashlights.

Where can I buy an automatically controlled glow stick?

You can purchase them in advance on TOHO ENTERTAINMENT ONLINE. They will also be available for purchase at participating theaters on the day of the event, but quantities are limited.

When do tickets go on sale?

Sales began on September 2, 2026, at 12:00 AM (equivalent to September 1 at 12:00 AM) via PC and smartphone on each theater’s website. Early bird purchases for TOHO-ONE members are not available.

Is it okay to cheer out loud?

This event will be held as a “cheering screening” where vocal support is permitted. These are special screenings where bringing glow sticks or penlights and cheering aloud are allowed; they are not suitable for those who prefer to watch the film in silence.

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